Paragon Corporate Enterprises is an indigenous company located in Rivers State operating in the FMCG industry.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Chartered Accountant
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Employment Type: Full-time
Description
Manages the company's daily cash position, liquidity, and banking relationships.
The role ensures accurate reconciliation, timely payments, reliable cash forecasting, and sound short-term investment of surplus funds.
Key Responsibilities Cash & Liquidity Management:
Manage daily cash flow and optimize liquidity across all bank accounts.
Perform end-of-day balancing across all bank accounts.
Monitor daily inflows and outflows in banks.
Determine external financing needs and recommend appropriate debt structures.
Reconciliation & Reporting:
Reconcile bank statements with cash books and account balances daily and monthly.
Prepare monthly cash flow statements.
Prepare short- and long-term cash forecasts using sales, procurement, budget, and capital plan data.
Analyze financial data and prepare reports.
Provide analysis to support budgeting, capital planning, and executive decision-making.
Cash Operations & Controls:
Oversee cash management operations, including funding, payment execution, bank account maintenance, compliance, and finance systems.
Enforce strict adherence to approved payment processes.
Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
Monitor budget implementation and flag variances promptly.
Document processes and maintain organized filing of all transaction records.
Perform other related duties assigned by the MD/CEO.
Key Deliverables
Daily account balances and reconciliation reports.
Weekly / monthly reconciliation of accounts payables & receivables.
Daily monitoring and reconciliation of inflows and outflows.
Ensure compliance with statutory deductions and remittance.
Manage relationships with external auditors and tax officials.
Complete process documentation and well-organized transaction records.
Qualifications & Requirements
B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional certification required: ACA / ACCA / ICAN.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in cash management or a related finance role.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Hands-on experience with accounting ERP Package.
Strong analytical and strategic financial management skills.
Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels
Salary N500,000 - N800,000 monthly.